Evergreen Elegance Christmas Tree Wine Bottle Holder – Free Knitting Pattern

Looking for a charming, handmade gift or a festive centerpiece for your holiday table? This Evergreen Elegance Christmas Tree Wine Bottle Holder is the perfect project! Knitted flat and seamed, this cozy cover transforms an ordinary wine bottle into a rustic, textured evergreen tree complete with a ribbed trunk and a golden star topper. It's a delightful weekend project that uses basic knitting techniques, making it accessible for confident beginners. Let's get started on creating this adorable holiday decor!

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. This pattern is designed to fit a standard 750ml wine bottle (approximately 12 inches tall and 3.5 inches in diameter at the base).

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Forest Green (approx. 180 yards) – for the tree canopy
  • Brown (approx. 30 yards) – for the trunk
  • Yellow/Gold (approx. 10 yards) – for the star topper
• Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles
• Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, scissors
• Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. (Always check your gauge to ensure a proper fit!)

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern is worked flat in rows and then seamed up the back. Follow the steps carefully, and you'll have a beautiful tree cover in no time.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together (decrease)
• Kfb: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch (increase)
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• BO: Bind off

Knitting the Trunk (Brown Yarn)

1. Cast On: With your brown yarn, CO 30 sts.
2. Ribbing: Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 10 rows. This will create a stretchy, textured band approximately 1.5 inches long that will hug the neck of the bottle.
3. Color Change: Switch to your forest green yarn. You will now work in stockinette stitch (Knit on the right side, Purl on the wrong side) for the remainder of the canopy. Knit 2 rows in stockinette to establish the pattern.

Shaping the Canopy (Increase Section)

We will now begin increasing stitches to widen the cover so it can fit over the body of the bottle.

4. Increase Row (Right Side): Kfb, K to the last st, Kfb. (You will have 32 sts).
5. Next Row (Wrong Side): Purl all sts.
6. Repeat: Repeat steps 4 and 5 three more times. You should now have 38 sts on your needle.
7. Knit Even: Work even in stockinette stitch (K on RS, P on WS) for 20 rows. This section will cover the main body of the wine bottle.

Shaping the Tree Top (Decrease Section)

Now we will start decreasing stitches to taper the cover into a point at the top of the tree.

8. Decrease Row (Right Side): K2tog, K to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (You will have 36 sts).
9. Next Row (Wrong Side): Purl all sts.
10. Repeat: Repeat steps 8 and 9 three more times. You should now have 30 sts.
11. Decrease Row (Right Side): K2tog, K to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (You will have 28 sts).
12. Next Row (Wrong Side): Purl all sts.
13. Repeat: Repeat steps 11 and 12 two more times. You should now have 24 sts.
14. Decrease Row (Right Side): K2tog, K to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (You will have 22 sts).
15. Next Row (Wrong Side): Purl all sts.
16. Repeat: Repeat steps 14 and 15 once more. You should now have 20 sts.
17. Decrease Row (Right Side): K2tog, K to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (You will have 18 sts).
18. Next Row (Wrong Side): Purl all sts.
19. Repeat: Repeat steps 17 and 18 once more. You should now have 16 sts.
20. Decrease Row (Right Side): K2tog, K to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (You will have 14 sts).
21. Next Row (Wrong Side): Purl all sts.
22. Decrease Row (Right Side): K2tog, K to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (You will have 12 sts).
23. Next Row (Wrong Side): Purl all sts.
24. Decrease Row (Right Side): K2tog, K to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (You will have 10 sts).
25. Next Row (Wrong Side): Purl all sts.
26. Decrease Row (Right Side): K2tog, K to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (You will have 8 sts).
27. Next Row (Wrong Side): Purl all sts.
28. Decrease Row (Right Side): K2tog, K to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (You will have 6 sts).
29. Next Row (Wrong Side): Purl all sts.
30. Decrease Row (Right Side): K2tog, K to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (You will have 4 sts).
31. Next Row (Wrong Side): Purl all sts.
32. Final Decreases: K2tog twice. (You will have 2 sts).
33. Last Stitch: K2tog. (You will have 1 st). Cut your yarn, leaving a tail, and pull it through the last loop to secure.

Knitting the Star Topper (Yellow/Gold Yarn)

This method creates a simple 3D star point. You will knit 5 of these and sew them together.

34. Cast On: With your yellow/gold yarn, CO 5 sts.
35. Row 1 (Right Side): Kfb, K to the last st, Kfb. (You will have 7 sts).
36. Row 2: Purl all sts.
37. Row 3: Kfb, K to the last st, Kfb. (You will have 9 sts).
38. Row 4: Purl all sts.
39. Row 5: K2tog, K to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (You will have 7 sts).
40. Row 6: Purl all sts.
41. Row 7: K2tog, K to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (You will have 5 sts).
42. Row 8: Purl all sts.
43. Row 9: K2tog, K to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (You will have 3 sts).
44. Row 10: Purl all sts.
45. Row 11: K2tog, K1. (You will have 2 sts).
46. Row 12: K2tog. (You will have 1 st). Cut yarn and pull through the loop.

To form the star: Fold each knitted diamond in half diagonally and sew the edges together to create a 3D point. Repeat to make 5 points total. Sew all 5 points together at their centers to form a star shape.

Finishing and Assembly

47. Seam the Cover: Fold your knitted tree piece in half with the right sides together. Using your tapestry needle and a length of green yarn, sew the side seam using a mattress stitch or whip stitch. Leave the bottom edge open. Turn the cover right side out.
48. Dress the Bottle: Carefully slip the knitted cover over your wine bottle. The brown ribbed trunk should hug the neck of the bottle, and the green canopy should stretch over the body.
49. Attach the Star: Sew the star securely to the very top point of the tree cover using your tapestry needle and yellow yarn.
50. Weave in Ends: Weave in all loose yarn ends on the inside of the cover to give it a clean, professional finish.

Optional Festive Flair: For an extra touch of holiday magic, knit a few tiny circles in red, gold, or blue yarn and sew them onto the canopy as ornaments. Your handmade Evergreen Elegance wine bottle holder is now ready to grace your holiday table or be gifted to a loved one! Happy knitting!